The Role of Plastic Surgery in the Management of Perineal Wounds

Colo‐Plastics: a new surgical sub‐specialty

“…Over the last thirty years, Plastic surgeons have provided dedicated specialist reconstructive support to many specialties – Until recently, Colorectal and Plastic surgeons had modest interaction, usually requiring reconstructive input for a slow or non‐healing wound. Yet in our experience it has become apparent that Colorectal patients may present amongst the widest range of clinical problems requiring plastic and reconstructive skills , and we would argue that this cohort of techniques merits the recognition of a new joint Colorectal‐Plastics initiative.…”